Pyramids
What type of stone was used to make the pyramids in Egypt?
Limestone and Granite
Besides people, what other animal could be mummified?
Cats
What are hieroglyphics?
System of writing created by the the Mesopotamians
What is a Pharaoh?
In what continent is Egypt located?
Africa
What is another name for the Pyramid of Khofu?
The Great Pyramid of Giza
What is a mummy?
The body of a person preserved after death
No, most Ancient Egyptians could not read or write.
What are Pharaoh's responsible for?
Pharaoh's are both political and religious leaders
What river passes through Egypt?
The Nile River
Where are the pyramids built?
The pyramids were built to the West of the Nile
Why did Egyptians make mummies?
Egyptians believed in life after death
How could hieroglyphics be written?
It could be written in almost any direction.
Could women become Pharaoh's?
Yes, women could become Pharaoh's
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
What shape is the base of the pyramid in?
The base of a pyramid is always a perfect square
What was the name of the process of creating a mummy?
Mummification
Did hieroglyphics use punctuation?
No, it did not use punctuation.
Who was the last Pharaoh of Egypt?
What is the national language of Egypt?
Arabic
Who would be buried at the bottom of pyramids?
Pharaoh's were buried at the bottom of pyramids
Who were the mummies from Egypt?
People who could pay for the expensive process of mummification got to be mummies
What was one of the goals of hieroglyphics?
One of the goals was to make the writing look as beautiful as possible.
What kind of crown would Pharaoh's wear?
Pharaoh's wore a gold crown with the image of a cobra goddess
What kind of animals can be found in Egypt?
Crocodiles, Cobras, Jackals, Gazelles